What does the brain stem consist of?

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The brainstem (or brain stem) is the posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord. In the human brain the brainstem includes the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata. read more

The parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and midbrain. The stem consists mainly of connective paths which conduct nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body. read more